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Trump’s research cuts threaten to set off wave of university brain drain • Washington State Standard COMMENTARY | Young researchers are wondering if they will be able to build careers in a nation led by anti-science, anti-DEI politicians.

CREATE alum & UW Medicine postdoc Emma McDonnell shares the concerns of so many in accessibility research. “We’re seeing delays in rewards, in next year’s funding.” She noted the toll may also be seen 10-20 years down the road, when needed scientific discoveries don’t materialize.
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10.04.2025 15:56 — 👍 9    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0

Emma McDonnell, seated on a boulder in front of pine trees and distant water. She is wearing a light purple blazer.

“None of us are sure what it will look like having a career in this important work if it’s basically banned from the top.” CREATE alum Emma McDonnell worries about the future of her research to make health care & medical tech accessible. Joe Biden made it a priority; now it's a target bit.ly/4jnZ4S3

09.04.2025 23:53 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 2

March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day. Please enjoy:

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17.03.2025 15:51 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

We are not binary: AI and dehumanization Amidst federal chaos, genocidal attacks on trans civil rights, existential attacks on universities and research, and looming economic decline, big tech seems to show no signs of backing off…

010110110001110 Nope, still not bits.

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10.03.2025 21:10 — 👍 5    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 1

Deaf Education Program at Columbia University loses tuition support — The Daily Moth A five-year contract to provide tuition support for students in the Deaf Education Program at Teachers College at Columbia University was cut as a part of the Trump administration’s cancelling of $400...

The cuts to disability-specific education programs are continuing. Teachers of the Deaf need access to proper educational opportunities so that Deaf students have access to proper teaching!

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10.03.2025 23:40 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0

Empowering People with Disabilities to Live, Work, Learn, and Thrive | United States Senate Special Committee on Aging United States Senate Special Committee on Aging

Really interesting remarks in this hearing about economic equality for disabled folks. Great line up of speakers as well! www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/emp...

14.12.2024 02:08 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Flyer with details about the TeachAccess Student Academy (same details in post). Includes a graphic of a feminine person using a tablet to attend a virtual conference and emphasizes "Students of all kinds are welcome." Also includes sponsors.

CREATE heartily recommends the free Teach Access Student Academy virtual workshop. Students/lifelong learners, learn about or deepen your knowledge of accessibility. Keynote: Haben Girma, Deafblind human rights lawyer.

* Feb 20 & 21, 8 am - 2 pm PT
* Info: teachaccess.org/student-programs/

19.12.2024 17:01 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

2024 Digital Accessibility Legal Update with Lainey Feingold Join us for our 2024 Digital Accessibility Legal Update presented by Lainey Feingold!

Looking forward to attending 3PlayMedia's 2024 Digital Accessibility Legal Update with Lainey Feingold on Thursday!

Among other things, we'll discuss the status of the digital accessibility legal space today and look to the future with a new administration.

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09.12.2024 22:14 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0